Lebanon-Biden:"US To Base Aid on Election Outcome."

Joe Biden is in Beirut ahead of a key election that could see Hezbollah seize a majority in parliament. Biden said that the US would assess future aid to Lebanon based on the new government policies.This statement seems to be a blatant effort to influence the outcome of the elections....

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Wealth:Only Mexico & Russia More Unequal Than America.

The wealthy are also feeling the pinch of the global recession. The extremes of wealth in the US & Britain had reached level not seen since the 1920's.The gains from recent economic growth flowed disproportionately to the wealthy.The top 10% earners received the vast majority of the growth of 1996-2005.It is not sustainable in the long run....

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AP-Obama Keeps Mum About Conversation With George W. Bush.

Obama said in an interview with C-Span, to be aired today, that he spoke with George W. Bush since he became president. He didn't want to elaborate on the details. Is he seeking advises from Bush?

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Afghanistan:US Commander Pakistan Warning.

Admiral Mullen warns that the troop surge is likely to push some Taliban out of Afghanistan in to Pakistan, and further destabilized the situation there....

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Pakistan Claims More Gains Against The Taliban.

A top Pakistani general said Friday that the military has succeeded in clearing two militant strongholds in upper parts of the contested Swat Valley......

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AP-To Cover Both Wars, Senate Passes $91.3 Billion Bill.

Senate approves Obama war funding request.....

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Obama, Cheney Face Off On Torture

In dramatic, back-to-back speeches, the president repudiated the Bush administration for choosing "expedience" over the rule of law. The former VP, meanwhile, warned that Obama's efforts to find "middle ground" would leave the country exposed to attack.....

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NOLA Post Katrina in Photos: Slowly Coming Back to Life.

Today, Mayor Nagin stated that life in New-Orleans was back to normal. Well, the Big Easy still has some way to go even for a partial recovery. This is a visual testimony of the recovery process with the men & women trying to make it happen....

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NOLA Post Katrina in Photos: Slowly Coming Back to Life.

All Photographs by Gilbert Mercier.
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